Real Madrid join race for Leeds linked Fabio Carvalho
Leeds United have been heavily linked with a move for Fulham sensation Fabio Carvalho this summer.
The Daily Mail initially reported that with contract talks stalling, the Whites and West Ham were looking to take advantage.
Nothing progressed during the last window, and now it appears that a spanner has been thrown into the works for all clubs, including Fulham.
The same outlet has now reported that Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on the Portuguese-born talent.
Fulham are now in strong dangers of losing a player described as one of the brightest talents in the country with interest growing.
There is huge attention on the 18-year-old, who continues to shine in the Championship this season under Marco Silva.
With his contract running out at the end of the season, there is expected to be some movement soon on his future.
Competition.
Victor Orta will be watching this ongoing situation very carefully.
Leeds are one of the best clubs in the country for scouting young talent and bringing them to Thorp Arch every single season.
Having said that, Carvalho would surely go straight into the first-team set up under Marcelo Bielsa and offer serious competition from the bench.
The Whites may need to make their move very quickly if they are to win the race, with Real Madrid looking to stamp their authority on the situation.
One thing this reported interest may do is play into our hands, with the mention of Madrid surely enough to stall any ongoing contract talks with Fulham.
Leeds could be set to swoop in and take advantage of that.
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